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veterinarian

from 110 000 $
Full timeExperience not specifiedOn-siteNova Scotia

About this job

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Veterinary clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
  • Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
  • Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases
  • Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
  • Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
  • Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry and euthanasia
  • Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
  • Train staff
  • Perform X-rays and other tests
  • Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
  • Perform diagnostic tests
  • Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
  • Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
  • Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
  • Perform and assist in routine surgery

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player
  • Collaborative

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Night shift premium

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Market insight

120% above median
50 053 $

Based on 1 285 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in the Nova Scotia region

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